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Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

The article focuses on how the protagonist of the book "Loscienpájaros," by Concha Alós can be understood through the concept of chicarara or strange girl given by author Carmen Martín Gaite. Topics discussed include the use of the term chicarara by Martín Gaite in the novel "Nada," by Carmen Laforet, the issues involving prostitution and sexuality in the "Loscienpájaros," and the portrayal of independent woman in the book.